Yaser El-Waly and the Responsibility of a Muslim Life Holding on to Faith in Everyday Life Yaser El-Waly has lived in Perth for many years now; he has his own way of understanding and practicing Islam that influences his daily life here in Perth . He is an Australian from Western Australia , a man in his fifties who does not think of religion in the context of its rituals only. It is still with him when he makes decisions inside and outside his home, and even when he interacts with other people. Through many years of studying and worshipping, his devotion to Deen has developed. Although he has studied Islam for decades, he thinks of it with the attitude of a person who knows there are always new things to learn about it. The Weight of Every Decision Yaser El-Waly repeatedly refers back to the notion that every decision requires accountability. It doesn't matter whether the decision at hand is large or small; Yaser holds that a Muslim should first seek to know what would please Allah, before even thinking about how easy it would be for him. In discussing patience, he says it in the way someone describes the route he has taken himself and not anything he has just read anywhere. Unlike advocating for radical transformation, Yaser focuses on the truth that having good character is a result of being honest, humble, self-controlled, and grateful. A Commitment Shared Through Service As far as his community goes beyond his family, Yaser El-Waly is connected to the Muslims of Perth through teaching, mentoring and charitable giving. All of this he perceives as part of his faith practice and not something additional to it. Teaching and assistance go hand in hand for him. Family remains very significant to him. He speaks about respecting parents and being considerate of one’s family members, creating homes where mercy, respect and patience reign supreme. A Life of Steady Purpose Individuals familiar with Yaser El-Waly usually talk about a man whose behavior always conforms with his convictions. The values he talks about are manifest not only in formal circumstances but also in regular conversations and duties. To this man of Western Australia , Islam is the basis for his leadership, community service, philanthropy, and self-accountability. This religion keeps influencing his life in Perth , as every day presents him with another chance to work for Allah with sincerity and virtue.